encourage
verb (used with object)
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
encouraged
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past participleof encourage.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof encourage.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
encourageverb (used with object)to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
Example Sentences
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"All PHP users are strongly encouraged to update immediately," the company said.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Obakulactone slowed the growth of these cells, reduced their production of inflammatory cytokines, and encouraged apoptosis, the controlled process through which the body eliminates unwanted or damaged cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
“We are encouraged by the recovery in the quarter and see room for multiple expansion as IBM is well positioned as a substantial AI infrastructure beneficiary.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
“I did kind of go aggressively here after this ball because J.J. encouraged me to do so,” Nantz told McAfee while watching a clip of the incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Even with twenty-first-century navigation improvements, a pilot is always encouraged not to continue flying into bad weather.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
